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Indian State Bans The Slaughter, Sale And Consumption Of BeefAnyone found breaking the new law in Maharashtra state could face up to five years in prison.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:13:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390469774/indian-state-bans-the-slaughter-sale-and-consumption-of-beef?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390469774/indian-state-bans-the-slaughter-sale-and-consumption-of-beefAnyone found breaking the new law in Maharashtra state could face up to five years in prison.

]]>Jackie NorthamPsst, We'll Pay You A Bribe If You Read This StoryAn estimated 1.6 billion people — many of them in the developing world — pay bribes for public services, according to a new book. The alternative may be no health care and no education.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:12:50 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2015/03/03/389600447/psst-well-pay-you-a-bribe-if-you-read-this-story?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/goatsandsoda/2015/03/03/389600447/psst-well-pay-you-a-bribe-if-you-read-this-storyAn estimated 1.6 billion people — many of them in the developing world — pay bribes for public services, according to a new book. The alternative may be no health care and no education.

]]>Roff SmithAfter Netanyahu's Speech, A Reality CheckThe Israeli prime minister has warned about the dangers of the Iranian nuclear program for two decades. He has shaped the debate, but will he influence the final outcome?Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:38:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/03/03/390187703/after-netanyahus-speech-a-reality-check?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2015/03/03/390187703/after-netanyahus-speech-a-reality-checkThe Israeli prime minister has warned about the dangers of the Iranian nuclear program for two decades. He has shaped the debate, but will he influence the final outcome?

]]>Greg MyreSource: Probe Of Ferguson Police Uncovers Racist Comment About ObamaThe Justice Department found that the department violated the Constitution with discriminatory policing practices. It found blacks disproportionately targeted by the police and the justice system.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:30:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390464149/source-probe-of-ferguson-police-uncovers-racist-comments-about-obama?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390464149/source-probe-of-ferguson-police-uncovers-racist-comments-about-obamaThe Justice Department found that the department violated the Constitution with discriminatory policing practices. It found blacks disproportionately targeted by the police and the justice system.

]]>Carrie JohnsonWhere Have All The Teachers Gone? Enrollment at teacher training programs is down in many parts of the country, raising fears of a looming teacher shortage.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 14:03:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/03/03/389282733/where-have-all-the-teachers-gone?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2015/03/03/389282733/where-have-all-the-teachers-goneEnrollment at teacher training programs is down in many parts of the country, raising fears of a looming teacher shortage.

]]>Eric WesterveltHouse Votes To Fund DHS Until Sept. 30 — Without Immigration CurbsThe vote is a victory for President Obama as Republicans had wanted to strip funding for the president's executive actions on immigration from the bill.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:50:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390466061/house-to-vote-on-dhs-funding-without-immigration-curbs?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390466061/house-to-vote-on-dhs-funding-without-immigration-curbsThe vote is a victory for President Obama as Republicans had wanted to strip funding for the president's executive actions on immigration from the bill.

]]>Krishnadev CalamurFrom War To Plow: Why USDA Wants Veterans To Take Up FarmingSara Creech's nursing career fell apart after she returned from Iraq with PTSD. She found purpose - and a new path - on the farm. Now, the USDA is giving veterans like her more financial support.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:08:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/03/03/390251255/from-war-to-plow-why-usda-wants-veterans-to-take-up-farming?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/03/03/390251255/from-war-to-plow-why-usda-wants-veterans-to-take-up-farmingSara Creech's nursing career fell apart after she returned from Iraq with PTSD. She found purpose - and a new path - on the farm. Now, the USDA is giving veterans like her more financial support.

]]>Abby WendleDavid Petraeus Enters Into Plea Deal With Justice DepartmentThe former CIA chief and retired general, whose military career has been overshadowed by charges that he gave classified data to his mistress, will plead guilty to a misdemeanor.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:33:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390443553/petraeus-enters-into-plea-agreement-on-criminal-charge?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390443553/petraeus-enters-into-plea-agreement-on-criminal-chargeThe former CIA chief and retired general, whose military career has been overshadowed by charges that he gave classified data to his mistress, will plead guilty to a misdemeanor.

]]>Linton WeeksLOOK: Pictures Of The Villarrica Volcano's Eruption In Chile The volcano spewed heavy smoke into the air and lava down its slopes, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people in southern Chile.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:02:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390439882/look-pictures-of-the-villarrica-volcanos-eruption-in-chile?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390439882/look-pictures-of-the-villarrica-volcanos-eruption-in-chileThe volcano spewed heavy smoke into the air and lava down its slopes, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people in southern Chile.

]]>Krishnadev CalamurAfter Weeks Of Controversy, Netanyahu Takes The Podium Before CongressIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking before Congress this morning, in a much anticipated and controversial address. David Greene discusses the speech with NPR's Michele Kelemen.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:58:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/2015/03/03/390439229/after-weeks-of-controversy-netanyahu-takes-the-podium-before-congress?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/2015/03/03/390439229/after-weeks-of-controversy-netanyahu-takes-the-podium-before-congressIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is speaking before Congress this morning, in a much anticipated and controversial address. David Greene discusses the speech with NPR's Michele Kelemen.

]]>Michele KelemenHillary Clinton's Use Of Personal Email At State Department Raises QuestionsThe arrangement circumvented a process that could have automatically preserved Clinton's email communications in government archives.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 10:29:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390429337/hillary-clinton-s-use-of-personal-email-account-at-state-draws-scrutiny?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390429337/hillary-clinton-s-use-of-personal-email-account-at-state-draws-scrutinyThe arrangement circumvented a process that could have automatically preserved Clinton's email communications in government archives.

]]>Bill ChappellGOP Faults Shift Of Funds To HealthCare.Gov From NIH And CDCHouse Republicans are asking why the Obama administration moved money to run the federal insurance marketplace in 37 states, after House Democrats didn't appropriate enough funding.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 09:47:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/03/03/390389276/gop-faults-shift-of-funds-to-healthcare-gov-from-nih-and-cdc?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/03/03/390389276/gop-faults-shift-of-funds-to-healthcare-gov-from-nih-and-cdcHouse Republicans are asking why the Obama administration moved money to run the federal insurance marketplace in 37 states, after House Democrats didn't appropriate enough funding.

]]>Phil GalewitzIn Speech To Congress, Netanyahu Blasts 'A Very Bad Deal' With Iran The Israeli premier's remarks are the culmination of a controversy that began in January when he was invited — without input from the White House — to make the speech.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 09:37:00 -0500http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390250986/netanyahu-to-outline-iran-threats-in-much-anticipated-speech-to-congress?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=news
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/03/03/390250986/netanyahu-to-outline-iran-threats-in-much-anticipated-speech-to-congressThe Israeli premier's remarks are the culmination of a controversy that began in January when he was invited — without input from the White House — to make the speech.